SWITLIK MOM 8-A Owner's Manual
OWNER'S MANUAL
Switlik Survival Product’s
MOMTM 8-A Man Overboard Module
Owner’s Manual
This publication is issued as the owner's manual for the Switlik Survival Product’s
MOMTM 8-A Man Overboard Module, part number 800010.
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Copyright © 2016 by Switlik Parachute Company, Inc.
This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part, by any means, without
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Switlik Parachute Company
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Chapter
Page
WARNINGS
1
Description
2
Mounting Instructions
Locating the MOMTM 8-A
4
Adapters
6
Stanchion Clips
6
Spacers
7
Mounting the Canister
7
Fastpins
7
Installing the Safety Cable
8
Operating Instructions
Use of Equ ipment
9
Sight and Alert
10
Victim’s Actions
10
Windward vs Leeward Rescue
10
Retrieve and Deflate
10
Operating Limitations
11
Care & Servicing Instructions
Cleaning
12
Servicing
12
Storage
13
Replacement Parts
14
Servicing Record
15
Warranty
16
Switlik Survival Product’s
MOMTM 8-A Man Overboard Module
Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents
TOC
Switlik Survival Product’s
MOMTM 8-A Man Overboard Module
Owner’s Manual
WARNINGS
WARNING! Read these instructions fully before use. Failure to do so may result in
injury or death.
WARNING! This device must be used in accordance with the instructions in this manual
for maximum performance. Failure to comply with instructions could result in a lower
level of performance or in failure of the device, which could result in death. Under some
circumstances, even if used properly this device may not save your life.
WARNING! Do not inflate this device orally via the included oral inflation tubes and then
pull the inflation tab. This could cause injury and may overstress the buoyancy
chamber.
WARNING! This device is not designed to satisfy the requirements of a life raft for
extended durations. This unit is designed for man-overboard or individual rescue
operations.
WARNING! This unit requires limited periodic maintenance to ensure operation in an
emergency. Do not use this unit if it has not been properly maintained. Maintenance
should be performed only by an authorized service center. See “Care and
Maintenance” section f or additional details.
WARNING! Do not open or otherwise disassemble this device until needed.
Maintenance should be performed only by an authorized service center. See “Care and
Maintenance” section f or additional details.
WARNING! Never use this device if it has obvious damage. Mainte nance should be
performed only by an authorized service center. See “Care and Maintenance” section
for additional details.
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Switlik Survival Product’s
MOMTM 8-A Man Overboard Module
Owner’s Manual
Description
The Switlik Survival Product’s MOMTM 8-A Man Overboard Module is designed to
rescue a man overboard victim. The device consists of an underarm flotation unit, a
sea anchor and a lighted pylon in a compact cani st er . All devices are tethered together
and folded in the canister in a specific manner to allow deployment. In a man overboard
emergency, the equipment is deployed by pulling out the stainless steel pin marked
“Pull to Release” on top of the canister. The devices fall clear of the vessel, inflating
automatically in a matter of seconds, with the flotation unit providing buoyancy to the
victim while also acting as a lifting sling to pull the victim back onto the boat.
The underarm flotation device and pylon are inflated by small CO2 cartridges. Gravity
initiates the inflation sequence of the devices. First, the bottom lid drops out, followed
by the pylon and the underarm flotation device, with the sea anchor close behind.
The underarm flotation device (UFD), has 35 pounds of buoyancy when inflated. Lifting
straps built into the device aids in recovery of the person overboard. Records of the
inspection and owner’ s name are noted in a data block on the UFD.
A pylon is tethered to the underarm flotation device and support s a water-activated
light approximately six feet above the water. A ballast bag at the base of the pylon
helps keep it vertical. Two strips of reflective tape are provided for increased
visibility at night. The bottom canister lid is attached to the pylon with a short tether.
A sea anchor is also attached to the underarm flotation device. The sea anchor is
designed to minimize drifting. There is a wire cable in the mouth of the sea anchor to
hold it open.
The canister is made from molded pol y et hy l ene, 1/8″ thick. There are three mounting
rails located on the back of the canister. The mounting hardware supplied can be
attached to both the mounting rails and the stern pulpit. Recesses on the upper sides of
the canister are finger holds to make it easy to put on and take off the rail. Located on
the top of the canister is the deployment pull handle. Under no circumstances, other
than an actual emergency, pull this handle out!
The mounting hardware supplied with every MOM unit consists of pieces to fi t around
rails, with all necessary stainless steel nuts , bol ts and fastpins. The kit allows a wide
variety of possible mounting configurations that will suit nearly all vessels. The plastic
pieces are glass-filled nylon for maximum strength. They are designed to provide
breakaway failure in the event of a severe blow to the unit. Each "knob" has a
breaking strength o f appr oximately 244 pounds.
The MOMTM 8-A must be serviced by a factory-authorized service center.
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